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Our mission is to serve God and to welcome all people to God’s love. Pastoral Council The next Pastoral Council meeting TBA Food Pantries Greenfield Community Center 25 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center Wednesdays 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm St. Paul’s Church Staffed by ECHO volunteers 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls Tuesdays 9 am - 11:30 am Mass Schedule 4 pm Saturday at St. Joseph’s 8:30 am Sunday at St. Paul’s 10:30 am Sunday at St. Joseph’s 9:00 am 2nd Monday at St. Paul ’s 9:00 am Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Reconciliation Saturdays 3:00 - 3:45 pm at St. Joseph’s or by appointment with Fr. Simon Baptisms Required class on second Tuesdays. Appointment required Email Deacon John. Weekly Rosary 7:00 pm Sundays at St. Paul’s Parish Administrator Rev. Simon Udemgba, Ph.D. [email protected] [email protected] Associate for Administration Deacon John Barone [email protected] Pastoral Associate for Parish Administration Margie Carroll 518-698-9000 [email protected] St. Joseph ’ s Church St. Paul ’ s Mission January 6, 2019 3159 Route 9N, PO Box 547 Greenfield Center, NY 12833 518-893-7680 [email protected] StJosephsChurchGreenfieldCenter.org St. Paul’s 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls St. Joseph’s 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center At Our Eucharistic Celebrations… St. Joseph’s Saturday at 4 pm St. Paul’s Sunday at 8:30 am St. Joseph’s Sunday at 10:30 am We remember Our Parish Family. We remember Our Parish Family. We remember Our Parish Family. New to our parish? Register online or call the office. The Epiphany of the Lord "Behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying 'Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.'" How strange to journey so far for perhaps so little. Of course the magi go to the capitol city. Of course they entreat with King Herod. Of course this is where they expect newborn royalty to be. But where is the child? "In Bethlehem of Judea," the scribes say. And so the magi go on to what is yet another Christmas miracle. We don't know where the magi met the Christ Child, but it cannot have been lavish. Perhaps it was the stable. Perhaps it was a small hovel Joseph had found to wait out the census. But it would have been the home of a laborer, worn and threadbare. Here, in this unassuming abode, the magi are still "overjoyed...they prostrated themselves and did him homage." Have you ever gotten to the end of a great work and found the results to be underwhelming? How did you respond? Were you disappointed or elated at God's providence and your upended expectations? The magi journeyed hundreds of miles over treacherous terrain to pay homage to royalty they have seen prophesied in the stars. They encountered an ordinary family displaced from their home. This Sunday, the magi are an example for us. Can we see God in the unexpected? Do we encounter Him in the person who doesn't fit our expectations of propriety? Do we revere Christ's presence in the poor? Or do we expect to meet God only in places of honor and esteem? This week, ask God for the grace to honor Him in the unexpected places and unassuming people. He is waiting for you! Epiphany of the Lord The song "We Three Kings" details the gifts of the Magi, but do you know what you're singing? "Born a king on Bethlehem's plan, gold I bring to crown Him again." This one is the most straightforward - gold symbolizes the Kingship of Christ. "Myrrh is mine: its bitter perfume breathes a life of gathering gloom." Myrrh is an embalming spice. Already at Christ's birth, we have the symbolic reminder of his death. "Frankincense to offer have I. Incense owns a deity nigh." In many religious traditions, incense symbolizes prayers rising to heaven. In some pagan traditions, it is thought to help "call down" the deity. The gift of frankincense symbolizes Jesus' role as the Great High Priest, sanctifying the world through his sacrifice.
Transcript of St. Joseph s Church10:30 am Sunday at St. Joseph’s 9:00 am 2nd Monday at St. Paul’s 9:00 am...
Our mission is to serve God and to welcome all people to God’s love. Pastoral Council
The next Pastoral Council meeting TBA
Food Pantries
Greenfield Community Center 25 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center
Wednesdays 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
St. Paul’s Church Staffed by ECHO volunteers
771 Route 29, Rock City Falls Tuesdays 9 am - 11:30 am
Mass Schedule 4 pm Saturday at St. Joseph’s 8:30 am Sunday at St. Paul’s
10:30 am Sunday at St. Joseph’s 9:00 am 2nd Monday at St. Paul’s
9:00 am Wednesday at St. Joseph’s
Reconciliation Saturdays 3:00 - 3:45 pm
at St. Joseph’s or by appointment with Fr. Simon
Baptisms Required class on second
Tuesdays. Appointment required Email Deacon John.
Weekly Rosary 7:00 pm Sundays at St. Paul’s
Parish Administrator
Rev. Simon Udemgba, Ph.D. [email protected]
Associate for Administration
Deacon John Barone [email protected]
Pastoral Associate for Parish Administration
Margie Carroll 518-698-9000
St . Joseph ’ s Church S t . Pau l ’ s Mis s ion
January 6, 2019
3159 Route 9N, PO Box 547 Greenfield Center, NY 12833
518-893-7680 [email protected] StJosephsChurchGreenfieldCenter.org
St. Paul’s 771 Route 29,
Rock City Falls
St. Joseph’s 3159 Route 9N,
Greenfield Center
At Our Eucharistic Celebrations…
St. Joseph’s Saturday at 4 pm
St. Paul’s Sunday at 8:30 am
St. Joseph’s Sunday at 10:30 am
We remember Our Parish Family.
We remember Our Parish Family.
We remember Our Parish Family.
New to our parish? Register online or call the office.
The Epiphany of the Lord "Behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying 'Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.'" How strange to journey so far for perhaps so little. Of course the magi go to the capitol city. Of course they entreat with King Herod. Of course this is where they expect newborn royalty to be. But where is the child? "In Bethlehem of Judea," the scribes say. And so the magi go on to what is yet another Christmas miracle. We don't know where the magi met the Christ Child, but it cannot have been lavish. Perhaps it was the stable. Perhaps it was a small hovel Joseph had found to wait out the census. But it would have been the home of a laborer, worn and threadbare. Here, in this unassuming abode, the magi are still "overjoyed...they prostrated themselves and did him homage." Have you ever gotten to the end of a great work and found the results to be underwhelming? How did you respond? Were you disappointed or elated at God's providence and your upended expectations? The magi journeyed hundreds of miles over treacherous terrain to pay homage to royalty they have seen prophesied in the stars. They encountered an ordinary family displaced from their home. This Sunday, the magi are an example for us. Can we see God in the unexpected? Do we encounter Him in the person who doesn't fit our expectations of propriety? Do we revere Christ's presence in the poor? Or do we expect to meet God only in places of honor and esteem? This week, ask God for the grace to honor Him in the unexpected places and unassuming people. He is waiting for you!
Epiphany of the Lord The song "We Three Kings" details the gifts of the Magi, but do you know what you're singing? "Born a king on Bethlehem's plan, gold I bring to crown Him again." This one is the most straightforward - gold symbolizes the Kingship of Christ. "Myrrh is mine: its bitter perfume breathes a life of gathering gloom." Myrrh is an embalming spice. Already at Christ's birth, we have the symbolic reminder of his death. "Frankincense to offer have I. Incense owns a deity nigh." In many religious traditions, incense symbolizes prayers rising to heaven. In some pagan traditions, it is thought to help "call down" the deity. The gift of frankincense symbolizes Jesus' role as the Great High Priest, sanctifying the world through his sacrifice.
CHRISTIAN OUTREACH Chairperson: Janet Singer 893-7342 [email protected]
Greenfield Food Pantry: Patty Schwartzbeck 893-7074 Rock City Falls Food Pantry: Tony Zanella 584-8550
Prayer Cards: Doriann VanLiew 694-1918 Meal Train requests - contact the parish office
PRAYER & WORSHIP Liturgical Coordinator: Dcn. John Barone
[email protected] Ministry Schedules: Jami & Rob Hawthorne [email protected] Music Director: Joanne Farrell 587-8229 Prayer Line: Terry Hoffman 812-7898
Ministry Schedule January 5-6
St. Joseph’s Saturday at 4:00 pm
St. Paul’s Sunday at 8:30 am
St. Joseph’s Sunday at 10:30 am
Readers
The new schedule was unavailable at press time. Communion Ministers
Altar Servers
Hospitality Please see the sign up sheet. The Horne Family
Lead Ushers E Hammond J Zanella T Cronin
Greeters B Bowen J & S Theiss The Horne Family
Sacristans E Hammond R & A Mamone S Horne
Counters ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ C Murphy, C & L Burch
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Chairperson: Joyce Rice 518-339-7469
PARISH LIFE Chairperson: Tom Cronin 893-0302
FAITH FORMATION Administrator: registrations, fees & sacramental records Margie Carroll 698-9000; [email protected] Coordinator for Pre-K-5th Grade
Rebecca Cronin 893-0302; [email protected] Coordinator for 6th-10th Grade Lida Varone 583-1348; [email protected] Coordinator for First Communion Cindy Sharpe 893-0202; [email protected] Coordinator for Adult Faith Formation, Confirmation, RCIA Joe Varone 583-1348; [email protected]
STEWARDSHIP Trustees: Mike Markus 879-5390 [email protected] Dean Heithoff 598-7786 [email protected]
PASTORAL COUNCIL Chairperson: Becky Craig 596-2099 [email protected]
Monica Berrios-McKeon, Chris Caro, Katherine Horne, Anthony Mamone, Allison Murphy, Lida Varone,
Marie Weeks, Tony Zanella
If you or a family member have a cold or the flu… If you have a suppressed immune system, are feeling unwell or have family members or housemates who are unwell, please receive Communion only in the hand. Receiving ONLY the host is receiving the FULL Body and Blood of Christ. We ask that you don’t receive the host on the tongue. The transfer of germs is more likely when Communion is administered on the tongue because accidental contact may be made between the ministers finger and your saliva. So, too, with receiving from the cup. The Sign of Peace may be offered as a nod or verbal greeting.
Birthright Birthright, a local pregnancy support service in Ballston Spa, has moved to 1490 Saratoga Road (Route 50) in Ballston Spa. The new location is 1.5 miles south of our previous location on Front Street. We are before Mangino’s car dealership on the left-hand side of the road just past the intersection of Routes 50 and 67. Our mailing address is still P.O. Box 661, Ballston Spa, NY 12020, which should be used when sending donations and any correspondence. Our phone number is the same, 518-885-4117. New office hours are Monday thru Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or any other time by appointment. Birthright has been serv-ing the Capital Region for 41 years and relies on the generosity of its volunteers and donors. All of our services are free and con-fidential, including self-administered pregnancy tests, diapers, formula, layettes, and essential baby items.”
Everyday Stewardship
"The Story of the Other Wise Man" by Henry Van Dyke was first published in 1895. It tells the fictional story of Artaban, a fourth wise man who began a journey to visit Jesus, the newborn King. Unlike his fellow Magi, he failed to make it there for the birth of Jesus because he kept pausing to help various people in need. In fact, it took him about 33 years of searching before his quest comes to an abrupt end when he is hit in the head with a falling roof shingle. His final breath takes place in Jerusalem near the place where Jesus is being crucified. As he lies dying, he hears the voice of Jesus telling him that the gifts he has given along the way to "the least of these" he has actually given to Jesus himself. If you have never read this story or seen the made-for-television movie based on the tale, you really should seek it out. It is a story that reminds us of a profound truth: Jesus himself rests in the lives of all those around us in need. In the story, it was the wise man's constant response to a stewardship call that prevented him from getting where he wanted to go. In the end, where he needed to go was more significant than where he thought he should go. If we live lives of generosity and graciousness, we may find our-selves on constant detours from the road on which we are travel-ing. It is in the detours and the unexpected circumstances of our journey that often times we find our true purpose in life. We think God is somewhere we must travel to, when in reality, God is closer than we think in the least likely of places.
-Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS LPI Publishing
Epiphany of the Lord January 6, 2019
FINANCE Chairperson: Ed Rourke 893-0026
Ministry Schedule January 12-13
St. Joseph’s Saturday at 4:00 pm
St. Paul’s Sunday at 8:30 am
St. Joseph’s Sunday at 10:30 am
At Our Eucharistic
Celebrations…
We remember Our Parish Family.
We remember Our Parish Family.
Lisa, Tyler, Nicole, and Alyson have asked us to remember
Bob Best.
Readers
The new schedule was unavailable at press time. Communion Ministers
Altar Servers
Hospitality Please see the sign up sheet. The Bowers Family & S Myers
Lead Ushers E Hammond J Zanella T Cronin
Greeters C Bruno The Zanella Family B & J Craig
Sacristans E Hammond R & A Mamone S Horne
Counters ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ S Horne, G Walsh, R Dumar
Calendar of Events (see parish website for more details)
Sun 1/6
9:10 am K-5th Faith Formation at St. Josephs
9:10 am Coffee, Christ, Conversation at St. Joe’s
10:30 am Liturgy of the Word with Children
7:00 pm 6th-9th Faith Formation at St. Joe’s
7:00 pm Confirmation Prep session 1 at St. Joe’s
Wed 1/9 9:00 am Morning Mass at St. Joseph’s
Sun 1/13
9:10 am K-5th Faith Formation at St. Josephs
9:10 am Coffee, Christ, Conversation at St. Joe’s
11:30 am Christian Outreach meeting at St. Joseph’s
Mon 1/14
9:00 am Morning Mass at St. Paul’s
6:00 pm Buildings & Grounds mtg at St. Joseph’s
7:00 pm Men’s Group meets at St. Joseph’s
Wed 1/16 9:00 am Mass at St. Joseph’s
7:00 pm Women’s Group meets at St. Joseph’s
PASTORAL CARE Grief & Bereavement Group : Cathy Burch 306-6884 Get Well Cards : Doriann VanLiew 694-1918
Grief & Bereavement Support Group Our mission is to welcome all people to God’s love as they are dealing with a loss in their life. In most cases it will be a loss of a loved one through death. But support for any type of loss will be provided in a sensitive, non-judgmental and supportive way. Our next gathering will be Monday, January 28 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the rectory. The group will meet every last Monday of the month 6:30 to 7:30. In St Joseph’s rectory.
Offertory Envelopes If you wish to claim your church offerings on your tax returns, you will be required to show proof with cancelled checks or with a statement from your church. In order for us to issue a statement, you will have to place your offerings in a marked envelope and we will keep track of your 2019 offerings and issue a statement in January 2020. Contact the office if you would like to receive envelopes.
Are You Registered? Each year we ask every parish household to be sure they are registered and that we have the correct/updated mailing address, main phone number and email address. For new registrants, we also ask if you’d like to receive contribution envelopes and the diocesan newspaper, The Evangelist. All email addresses are added to our database to receive email communications from the parish through Flocknote. This is our main means of communicating to everyone. Urgent news and changes to mass times will be shared this way. To register or update your information, visit our parish website at StJosephsChurchGreenfieldCenter.org and click on the link halfway down the page on the left side, “Click Here…” You can also email or call the parish office and leave a message.
Thank You for Your Generosity!
Collections this Fiscal Year 7/1/18 - 11/30/18 compared to budget
Regular Offertory collections $ 70,229.60
Budgeted for collections $ 70,833.33
Shortfall $ -603.73
Fuel Collection $ 3,809.77
Budgeted for this collection $ 3,416.66
Over Budget $ 393.11
SOCIAL, COMMUNITY & HOSPITALITY Hospitality: Rebecca Cronin 893-0302 [email protected] Fr. Simon’s Mystery Meals: Anthony Mamone 763-1624 or [email protected]
Code Blue Saratoga provides emergency overnight shelter serving the homeless people in Saratoga Springs. Our Christian Service Committee will be collecting supplies for the shelter through of February.
Please see the bulletin board display for their “Wish List.” The shelter’s needs are always changing. Please follow Code Blue Saratoga Springs on Facebook or visit CodeBlueSaratoga.org to see their list of immediate needs, for information on volunteering or to make a monetary donation online.
